Does pot help asthma?
I've had asthma since childhood, and sometimes my inhaler doesn't provide complete relief. I heard from a friend that some people use 'pot' to help with asthma symptoms. Does pot help asthma, or is this just a misconception?
I've had asthma since childhood, and sometimes my inhaler doesn't provide complete relief. I heard from a friend that some people use 'pot' to help with asthma symptoms. Does pot help asthma, or is this just a misconception?
I recently had a bad flare-up of asthma after a viral fever and my lungs were extremely sensitive. Smoking anything, including pot, is the absolute worst thing you can do because the hot smoke immediately triggers bronchospasms. Please stick to your doctor's inhalers, they are lifesaving.
For breathing issues, inhaling steam with a little mint or drinking warm ginger water can soothe the throat naturally. Please avoid smoking anything as it will only block your chest and cause heavy coughing. If you have trouble breathing, go to a hospital immediately.
Managing thyroid has taught me that we should never self-treat chronic conditions. Asthma needs careful monitoring and regular lung function tests to see if your current medication is working. Please follow up with your doctor instead of using unverified alternatives.
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways, and clean eating with anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric and green leafy vegetables helps the body heal. Smoking anything introduces heavy toxins that inflame the airways even more. Focus on clean air and a clean diet instead.
There is a dangerous myth online that pot dilates the lungs and helps asthma. In reality, inhaling hot smoke of any kind damages the lung lining and can cause a life-threatening asthma attack. Verify everything with a qualified pulmonologist before risking your life.
I have lived with asthma for over forty years now, and I can tell you that keeping your environment clean and dust-free is the best way to prevent attacks. Trying to cure it with smoking habits is highly dangerous. Trust your doctor's advice and live a disciplined, simple life.
My younger brother was recently diagnosed with mild asthma and we are trying to understand his triggers. Does any kind of smoke, even incense sticks at home, cause attacks? We want to keep him safe, so any advice would be really helpful.
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